Canada Joins US, UK on Sanctions Targeting Arms Sales to Myanmar Military Junta

This photo shows aftermath of an airstrike in Pazigyi village in Sagaing Region's Kanbalu Township, Myanmar, on April 11, 2023. The Canadian Press/AP-HO, Kyunhla Activists Group

Canada is joining the United States and the United Kingdom in sanctioning dozens of people and entities linked to Myanmar’s military regime.

The new sanctions target 39 people and 22 entities that Ottawa accuses of helping the military junta since it overthrew civilian rule in February 2021.